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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.25, 9,466.88 and 2,415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.25, 9,466.88 and 2,415.66 is: 3,623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.25 : 9,466.88 = 2,415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.25/9,466.88 = 2,415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.25x = 9,466.88 × 2,415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.25x = 22,868,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868,715.76/6,311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.48

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